Understanding clinical research [electronic resource] / editors, Renato D. Lopes, editor, Robert A. Harrington.
Material type: TextSeries: McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicinePublication details: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education LLC., c2013.Edition: 1st edDescription: xvi, 245 p. : ill., figs., tablesISBN:- 0071746781 (printISBN)
- 0071792651 (e-ISBN)
- 1299825915
- 9780071746786 (print-ISBN)
- 9780071792653 (e-ISBN)
- 9781299825918
- Understanding clinical research
- 610.72/4 23
- R853.C55 U53 2013
- W 20.5
- Also issued in Online and PDF version.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Section I. Evolution of Clinical Research -- Chapter 1. A Brief History of Clinical Trials, Drug Regulations, and the Food and Drug Administration -- Chapter 2. Information Technology, Access, ClinicalTrials.gov -- Chapter 3. The Role of Academic Research Organizations in Clinical Research -- Chapter 4. Ethics of Clinical Research: An Overview and Emerging Issues -- Section II. Principles of Clinical Experimentation -- Chapter 5. Introduction to Clinical Experimentation -- Chapter 6. Phase I Trials: First in Human -- Chapter 7. Phase II Clinical Trials -- Chapter 8. Phase III and IV Clinical Trials -- Chapter 9. Challenges of Clinical Trials in Pediatrics -- Section III. Observational Research -- Chapter 10. Observational Research -- Chapter 11. Data Resources -- Chapter 12. Observational Study Designs -- Chapter 13. Challenges of Observational Designs -- Chapter 14. Specific Regression Techniques -- Chapter 15. Analytical Methods of Addressing Confounding -- Chapter 16. Lessons from Notable Examples in Observational Research.
Complete how-to guidance on conducting clinical research, this book addresses the operational challenges of clinical trials and provides a clear explanation of the methodologies necessary to interpret results. The book addresses all aspects of clinical trials, from design and implementation to statistics to regulatory scrutiny. A resource for students, residents, and clinicians who need a working knowledge of clinical research principles. The chapter authors are all leaders in the field and engaged in cutting edge clinical research. Use as a textbook, as a reference, and as a course guide for mandated clinical research training courses.
Also issued in Online and PDF version.
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